Adjustable pedal system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pedal assembly or pedal system, comprising one or more pedals ( 1 ) whose neutral position can be adjusted. When the pedal lever acts by way of an actuating rod ( 7 ) of a control element ( 6 ) that is firmly linked with the vehicle, the readjustment of the neutral position of the pedal lever ( 12 ) simultaneously effects a readjustment of the actuator (actuating rod ( 7 ) itself. The adjustment of the neutral position of the pedal thus results in an actuation of the control element, which is not desired. An object of the present invention is to provide a pedal system such that the readjustment of the neutral position of the pedal(s) does not cause an actuation of the actuator. This object is achieved by the present invention in that the pedal or the pedals, respectively, is/are pivotally mounted on a carrier, said carrier ( 3 ) being pivoted about a first axis (E) which coincides with the point of application (A) of the actuating rod ( 7 ) of the control element ( 6 ) on the pedal lever ( 12 ).

1 . Adjustable pedal system for a vehicle with a holder ( 4 ) fixed to the vehicle body ( 5 ), wherein in the holder ( 4 ) a carrier ( 3 ) is mounted pivotally about a first axis (E), wherein at least one pedal lever ( 12 ) is arranged at the carrier ( 3 ) pivotal about a second axis (B), and wherein the pedal lever ( 12 ) on its actuation acts upon an actuator ( 7 ) by pivoting about the second axis (B) by way of a thus pivoted point of application (A) and, as this occurs, the point of application (A) displaces by a displacement travel, characterized in that the displacement travel is generally disposed in a plane defined by the first axis (E).  
     
     
         2 . Pedal system as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that the point of application (A) of the pedal lever ( 12 ) in relation to the actuator ( 7 ), in the inactive condition of the control element ( 6 ) actuated by the actuator ( 7 ), generally lies in the area of the extension of the first axis (E).  
     
     
         3 . Pedal system as claimed in any one of claims  1  or  2 , characterized in that the pedal lever ( 12 ) acts upon a brake, preferably the hydraulic brake of a motor vehicle.  
     
     
         4 . Pedal system as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  3 , characterized in that the actuator ( 7 ) is the actuating rod of a valve, master cylinder or vacuum booster ( 6 ).  
     
     
         5 . Pedal system as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  4 , characterized in that the holder ( 4 ) is attached to the splashboard ( 5 ) of the vehicle.  
     
     
         6 . Pedal system as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  5 , characterized in that several pedal levers ( 12 ) are arranged pivotally about the second axis (B) on the carrier ( 3 ).  
     
     
         7 . Pedal system as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  6 , characterized in that the carrier ( 3 ) is pivoted by means of an electric drive ( 2 ), with an electric motor equipped with a gear being preferably fixed in a rotatable manner on the holder ( 4 ) in the capacity of a drive.